Useful Links
This page provides quick access to external websites and resources that may be useful for residents of Skelton Gate.
Facebook Group#
Neighbourhood Watch#
Local Council Services#
- Report a Problem: Report issues online
- Council Tax: Manage your account
- Planning Applications: Search local applications (LS9)
Utilities#
Water#
- Independent Water Networks: www.iwnl.co.uk
- Phone: 02920028711 (24/7)
Gas & Electricity Network#
Skelton Gate’s gas and electricity networks are managed by GTC.
- Live Incidents Map: Check for local outages
- Power Cut: 0800 032 6990 (24/7)
- Smell Gas: 0800 111 999 (National Gas Emergency — 24/7)
Energy#
- Compare Energy Suppliers: www.ofgem.gov.uk
- Uswitch Price Comparison: www.uswitch.com
- Citizens Advice Energy Help: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Broadband#
Avant homes are served by OFNL (see the Broadband Providers page for more info). Evans and Countryside are served by BT/OpenReach providers.
- Ofcom Broadband Checker: checker.ofcom.org.uk
- Compare Providers: See our Broadband Providers page
Emergency Services#
Emergency Numbers#
- Police, Fire, Ambulance: 999 (emergencies only)
- NHS 111: 111 (non-emergency medical advice)
- Police Non-Emergency: 101
Local Services#
- West Yorkshire Police: www.westyorkshire.police.uk
- West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue: www.westyorksfire.gov.uk
- NHS Leeds: www.leedsccg.nhs.uk
Healthcare#
Register with a GP#
- NHS Find a GP: www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp
- Leeds GPs: See our Healthcare page for local options
NHS Services#
- NHS Website: www.nhs.uk
- NHS App: Download for easy access to services
Transport#
Public Transport#
- Metro (West Yorkshire): www.wymetro.com
- Bus Times: www.firstbus.co.uk
- Train Times: www.nationalrail.co.uk
- Journey Planning: See our Transport & Travel page
Education#
Schools#
- Leeds School Admissions: www.leeds.gov.uk/schools
- Find Schools: See our Schools & Childcare page
- Ofsted Reports: reports.ofsted.gov.uk
Libraries#
- Leeds Libraries: www.leeds.gov.uk/libraries
- Library Catalogue: leedslibrarycatalogue.org
Housing & Property#
Builders & Warranties#
- NHBC (Warranty): www.nhbc.co.uk
- Property Searches: www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry
Home Maintenance#
- Gas Safe Register: www.gassaferegister.co.uk
- Electrical Safety: www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk
Regional Information#
Visit Leeds#
- Visit Leeds: www.visitleeds.co.uk
- What’s On: www.leedsinspired.co.uk
Yorkshire & Regional#
- Welcome to Yorkshire: www.yorkshire.com
- National Parks: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
- Tourist Information: www.visityork.org
Consumer & Legal#
Consumer Rights#
- Citizens Advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
- Which?: www.which.co.uk
Financial#
- Money Helper: www.moneyhelper.org.uk
- StepChange Debt Charity: www.stepchange.org
- Martin Lewis - Money Saving Expert: www.moneysavingexpert.com
Community#
Local News#
- Yorkshire Evening Post: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
- BBC Leeds: www.bbc.co.uk/leeds
Getting Involved#
- Volunteering: www.leedsinvolvement.org.uk
- Community Groups: Check notices and the Facebook group
Have a Useful Link to Share?#
If you know of a helpful website or resource that would benefit other residents, please contact us.
Disclaimer: External links are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for the content of external websites.